Sam Hamilton

Aroya Cruises Marks First Visit to Rhodes with Ceremony

Aroya Cruises commemorated its inaugural visit to the Greek island of Rhodes with a plaque exchange ceremony held onboard its flagship vessel.

Zara Founder Buys 49% Stake in UK Port Operator PD Ports

Spanish billionaire Amancio Ortega has apparently entered the maritime infrastructure sector by acquiring a 49% stake in UK-based PD Ports.

Dry Bulk Fleet Growth Slows Despite Surge in Deliveries

The global dry bulk fleet is growing at just half the pace seen during the 2010s even as deliveries are set to hit their highest level in six years

CMA CGM and TotalEnergies Launch LNG JV in Rotterdam

CMA CGM has partnered with energy company TotalEnergies to establish a joint venture for LNG bunkering operations at the Port of Rotterdam.

BIMCO Adopts New Clause for USTR-Linked Shipping Risks

Documentary Committee of BIMCO introduces contract clause to tackle legal uncertainties stemming from the U.S. Trade Representative’s recent plans

MOL Unifies Ship Management Under One Brand and Base

MOL is taking a step toward operational efficiency by uniting its ship management operations under one umbrella, both in branding and location.

Malta Frees Two Sanctioned Ships After Ownership Change

Two container ships detained in Malta since 2022 due to ties with sanctioned Russian interests have been released following a change in ownership

MSC Orders 10 More Megaships, Expands LNG-Focused Fleet

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has expanded its already massive newbuild program with orders for ten additional ultra-large container ships

Majestic Princess Begins Atlantic Crossing to North America

The Majestic Princess recently departed from Southampton to begin a repositioning cruise across the Atlantic, heading for Canada and New England.

India Bans Use of Suspicious Foreign Maritime Licenses

India’s maritime regulator prohibits shipowners, crewing agents from hiring seafarers holding CoCs issued by certain flag-of-convenience states.

EU and UK Sanction UAE Firm Backing Russia's Tanker Fleet

MSC Lirica to Replace Sinfonia for Winter 2025-26 Cruises

MSC Cruises has announced that MSC Lirica will now operate the itineraries originally planned for MSC Sinfonia during the 2025-2026 winter season

Cruise Asia Expands into Korea with Seoul Office Launch

Cruise Asia by Destination Asia has officially expanded its presence by adding South Korea to its growing list of cruise destinations.

Fire Erupts on Cargo Ship in Port of Antwerp, Smoke Alert Issued

A fire broke out aboard the general cargo ship FWN Adriatic on July 16 while it was docked at Fifth Harbor Dock in Belgium’s Port of Antwerp.